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Ms. Torres from Garden Grove, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let Them Explore: Engaging Young Minds Through Discovery

Help me give my students manipulatives, like shapes and lego pieces, that support hands-on learning. These tools will give students the opportunity to explore and better understand abstract math concepts, science lessons, etc. through interactive, visual exploration.

  • $242 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

For children, especially in their early years of education, learning through hands-on activities isn't just helpful—it’s essential. Tactile tools support deeper understanding, spark curiosity, and encourage problem-solving. Whether it’s using manipulatives to explore shapes and spatial relationships, constructing models to understand basic engineering and science concepts, or engaging with visual aids to build foundational skills across subjects, these materials offer opportunities for rich, active learning.

With your support, we can create an environment where every child feels excited to learn and empowered to succeed—regardless of their learning style.

These tools will help students not only grasp concepts more easily but also build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of discovery.

Ms. Torres Peter's K-3 Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BINO | Plastic Storage Baskets with Lids, Medium - 3 Pack | THE JUTE COLLECTION | Shelf Organizer Bins | Basket with Handle | Pantry Organization | Room Organization | Storage Bins | Plastic Baskets • Amazon Business $31.98 1 $31.98
10 Pack Activity Plastic Art Tray,Colorful Arts and Crafts Organizer Tray,Multicolor Serving Organizer Tray for DIY Projects,Painting,Beads,Home,School • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
6 Pcs Fluorescent Light Covers with 48 Magnets Decorative Magnetic Light Filters for Ceiling Classroom Office Kitchen Decoration(Tree) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $24.88 1 $24.88
Achieve It! Attribute Block Shape Manipulatives, Assorted Colors, Set of 30 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $5.84 4 $23.36
Plastic 10-Well Paint Tray - 6 3/4" Diameter, White • Blick Art Materials $1.14 14 $15.96

Materials cost

$147.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.29

Sales tax

 $13.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$205.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.20

Total project goal

$241.31

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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